News for May 27
| Gas Prices Reach $3.90, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on May 27 @ 11:43 ) |
| Gasoline prices in Massachusetts continue to increase rapidly and by large amounts, up an average of 15 cents in just the last week, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s May 26 survey of prices in Massachusetts found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $3.909 per gallon, 15 cents more than last week and 36 cents in just the last month. Massachusetts is currently three cents below the national average for regular unleaded of $3.939. A year ago at this time the average price in Massachusetts was $3.049. The range in prices in the latest AAA survey for unleaded regular is 36 cents, from a low of $3.739 to a high of $4.099. Diesel jumped 28 cents last week to $4.88. AAA advises motorists to shop around for the best prices in their area, and to make sure they and their passengers buckle up — every time. Today’s local gas prices and their ranges are as follows: Regular Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.909 ($3.739-$4.099)/$3.989 ($3.899-$4.139) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $4.019 ($3.839-$4.199)/$4.109 ($3.999-$4.239) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $4.129 ($3.939-$4.299)/$4.229 ($4.099-$4.339) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $4.889 ($4.719-$5.099)/$4.899 ($4.799-$4.999) AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week Combine errands. Need to pick up a prescription, some milk, and go to the bank? Instead of spreading these tasks out over a few trips, see if you can do them all at once, by parking in a central spot and walking from place to place. Find the most up-to-date local gas prices with the AAA Fuel Finder by logging onto AAA.com and clicking on Gas Saving Tips & Tools. AAA members can also obtain a copy of the Gas Watcher’s Guide at their local AAA Southern New England office. |